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Terry cloth and microfiber fabric are two of the most useful fabrics around. They’re both similar in many regards, as each is super durable and comes in a variety of colors. But you might be asking yourself, “what’s the difference between terry cloth and microfiber fabric?” We hear this question all the time, and it’s one we never get tired of answering.

Here at Shannon Fabrics, we specialize in a type of microfiber fabric called minky fabric (Cuddle® is our brand name), and we also offer terry cloth in several different colors, textures and weights. Despite offering both types of fabric to our customers, our first priority is to give you all the information you need to decide what’s best for you.

Somehow winter always arrives on our doorstep sooner than we expect. It’s inevitable, and despite still being in the dog days of summer, many of us are already counting down to cozying up next to the fire with a warm cup of tea and a good book (and of course, a luxurious throw blanket).

They’ve been requested by fabric shops for some time now, but we’ve officially introduced new Digital Cuddle® Halloween minky fabric prints — just in time for the fall season! As part of the Shannon Studio Digital Cuddle® collection, these minky fabrics are great on their own or combined with other non-seasonal solids and other fabrics.

Hello! My name is Donna and I am a Brand Ambassador for Shannon Fabrics. Today, I’m sharing this cute Ellie Elephant pattern from Funky Friends Factory. The idea behind making this stuffed animal was to make a gift to give to an older sibling when giving a newborn baby a baby blanket. It’s a fun way to include the sibling in welcoming the new baby!

Minky plush fabrics are quickly becoming a reliable go-to option for all types of quilters, manufacturers and sewists.

Why?

Not only is minky fabric available in virtually limitless color options, but it’s also available in multiple different textures and widths, as well as digitally printed, too.

Pair these features with its durability and wearability, and it’s no surprise why minky has exploded in popularity in recent years.

But no matter if you’re an experienced sewist who has worked with minky plush fabrics before, or you’re new to this unique fabric and are trying it for the first time, there are a few things to keep in mind while sewing with minky.